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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedDos Santos Marques IC, Herbey II, Theiss LM
Understanding the surgical experience for African-Americans and Caucasians with enhanced recovery.
The purpose of this study was to use qualitative methods to better understand the surgical experience for African-American and Caucasian patients in the setting of an enhanced recovery program (ERP). Findings showed that African-American and Caucasian surgical patients have varied surgical experiences even under an ERP. All patients, however, valued the ability to obtain, process, and understand health information during the surgical process. These elements define "health literacy" and suggest the importance of providing health literacy-sensitive care in surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Dos Santos Marques IC, Herbey II, Theiss LM .
Understanding the surgical experience for African-Americans and Caucasians with enhanced recovery.
J Surg Res 2020 Jun;250:12-22. doi: //10.1016/j.jss.2019.12.034..
Keywords: Surgery, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Patient Experience, Disparities, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Chung S, Johns N, Zhao B
Clocks moving at different speeds: cultural variation in the satisfaction with wait time for outpatient care.
This study explored racial/ethnic differences in satisfaction with wait time of scheduled office visits by comparing electronic health record -based, patient-reported, and patient satisfaction with wait time. It found that given actual wait times, Asians perceive longer wait time and were less satisfied with wait times. Asians may have different expectations about wait time at the clinic.
AHRQ-funded; HS019815.
Citation: Chung S, Johns N, Zhao B .
Clocks moving at different speeds: cultural variation in the satisfaction with wait time for outpatient care.
Med Care 2016 Mar;54(3):269-76. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000473.
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Keywords: Patient Experience, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Ambulatory Care and Surgery
Earnshaw VA, Rosenthal L, Cunningham SD
Exploring group composition among young, urban women of color in prenatal care: implications for satisfaction, engagement, and group attendance.
The current investigation aimed to explore associations between prenatal care group composition with patient satisfaction, engagement, and group attendance among young, urban women of color. It found that women in groups with others more diverse in age reported greater patient engagement and, in turn, attended more group sessions.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Earnshaw VA, Rosenthal L, Cunningham SD .
Exploring group composition among young, urban women of color in prenatal care: implications for satisfaction, engagement, and group attendance.
Womens Health Issues 2016 Jan-Feb;26(1):110-5. doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2015.09.011.
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Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Pregnancy, Patient Experience, Women, Urban Health
Mayer LA, Elliott MN, Haas A
Less use of extreme response options by asians to standardized care scenarios may explain some racial/ethnic differences in CAHPS scores.
The researchers explored whether lower extreme response tendency ( ERT) is observed for Asians than whites in response to standardized vignettes depicting patient experiences of care and whether ERT might in part explain Asians reporting worse care than whites. They concluded that lower ERT in Asians may partially explain observations of lower observed mean CAHPS scores for Asians in real-world settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS016980.
Citation: Mayer LA, Elliott MN, Haas A .
Less use of extreme response options by asians to standardized care scenarios may explain some racial/ethnic differences in CAHPS scores.
Med Care 2016 Jan;54(1):38-44. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000453..
Keywords: Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS), Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Patient Experience, Patient Experience